SUMMER COURSES 2009
Doctor of Ministry - Master of Sacred Theology - Continuing Education
SESSION I — JULY 6 – 17
The Book of Psalms and the Spiritual Life of
the Church (morning classes)
Allen P. Ross, Th.D., Ph.D. Professor of Divinity,
Beeson Divinity School, Samford University,
Birmingham, Alabama
The Book of Exodus and the Liturgical Life of the Church (afternoon classes)
The Rev. Patrick Henry Reardon
Senor Editor, Touchstone and Pastor of All Saints Orthodox Church, Chicago Illinois
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D.MIN. SEMINAR — SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009
Integrative seminar required of all D.Min. students each residential summer
SESSION II — JULY 20–31
Preaching
the Hidden Treasures of Luke’s Gospel (morning classes)
The Rev. Canon Kenneth E. Bailey, Th.D., D.D. Formerly Research Professor of Middle Eastern New Testament Studies in the Ecumenical Institute for New Testament Studies in Jerusalem;
The Rev Canon J. Douglas McGlynn, D. Min.
Professor of Parish Ministry and Homiletics & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Nashotah House
Sure Foundations: Building Congregations
that Thrive (morning classes)
The Rev. Alan Hansen
President of ACTS 29 Ministries, Atlanta, Georgia.
Worship, Wisdom and the World: Liturgy and
Catechism (afternoon classes)
The Rev. Jack Gabig, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor, Nashotah House
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The 2008 Liturgical Workshop
The Rev. Arnold W. Klukas, Ph.D.
Professor of Liturgics and Ascetical Theology
Nashotah House
A practical workshop for worship leaders who want to enhance their liturgical skills by learning worship in the Anglican tradition. (not for credit: CEU's only)
Taste, See, & Learn:
- to use the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, 1982 Hymnal and other resources in planning and leading worship in an Episcopal/Anglican parish.
- To understand the vocabulary of Anglican worship
- to understand the theology of the Book of Common Prayer as both catholic and evangelical
- to appropriate the history and piety of Episcopal/Anglican worship, both Anglo-Catholic and Evangelical, traditional and modern.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BE 205 - The Book of Psalms and the Spiritual Life of
the Church
This course will be a practical seminar in the interpretation and exposition of the Old Testament. The study will sharpen the skills of biblical preaching, focusing on the way to study the different types of literature in the Old Testament, prophetic oracles, biblical narratives, ancient laws and customs, prayers and praises, and proverbial wisdom literature. The goal will be to improve our ability to discover the timeless theological message in the texts and develop them into relevant and powerful messages for today. The time in class will be mainly devoted to the analysis and discussion of the meaning and message of selected texts from the Old Testament.(Biblical Exposition)
Allen Ross, Th.D, Ph.D. has since 2002 served as Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School, an interdenominational seminary at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ross, an Anglican, earned the Master of Theology and the Doctor of Theology degrees in Old Testament and Hebrew studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. at Cambridge in Hebrew in the faculty of Divinity. In 1990 Allen joined the faculty of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, where he served as Professor of Biblical Studies for ten years.
While Dr. Ross has been involved in a variety of ministries, both domestic and international over the years, teaching in four very different seminaries, and involving himself in a number of different churches and denominations (Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Episcopal, high church, low church, free church, independent church, traditional, and modern) his desire has remained constant, i.e. to work with people in all groups to help them develop a better understanding of the Holy Scriptures and to be able to deliver biblical and timely expositions. Allen’s top priority has always been the interpretation and exposition of Scripture, whether in writing, preaching, or teaching others how to study the Bible. His main areas of teaching remain in the interpretation and communication of the Word of God, especially the Old Testament.
Dr. Ross believes that today more than ever what the Church needs is the clear exposition of the Word of God empowered by the Spirit of God, and that it should not be unduly influenced by the many modern skeptical approaches to the Scriptures. It is God’s Word that changes lives; it is God’s Word that will bring lasting revival to the Church; and it is God’s Word that offers the only true hope for people in this troubled world. With this aim, Dr. Ross designs his classes, wherever they are taught, to train people in the study of the Scriptures, so that they will be changed, and so that they then will be able to expound the Word of God in turn to others.
BE 206 – Preaching the Hidden Treasures of Luke’s Gospel
Most candidates for Nashotah House’s Doctor of Ministry
will, beginning with the Advent following this course, be preaching from
Lectionary C which features the Gospel of Luke. This course will provide
students with (1) an opportunity to dig deeply into texts from that Cycle and
find in it hidden treasures under the learned guidance of a world-class scholar
who brings to his teaching of the New Testament scriptures a unique combination
of astute scholarly acumen and forty years of immersion in the largely
unchanged village culture of the Middle East from which they arose; and (2) a
carefully crafted seminar in which they will be assisted by a preacher of long
experience in the crafting of immediately usable sermons that arise from that
study. In short – an immersion in Luke, new insights into sermon construction
and a head start on next year’s preaching. Students who took last summer’s
similar course using Mark and Cycle B gave rave views on Canon Bailey’s
work. He has actually written more on Luke than on Mark! This
summer’s course thus promises to be even more challenging and exciting! (Biblical
Exposition)
The Rev. Canon Kenneth E. Bailey, Th.D. D.D., is, by any definition a world-class scholar of the New Testament. Founder and sometime Director of the Institute for Middle Eastern New Testament Studies in Beirut, for ten years Research Professor of
Middle Eastern New Testament Studies in the Ecumenical Institute for New Testament Studies in Jerusalem, he is much in demand as lecturer in Anglican Reformed, Lutheran and Roman Catholic circles in Europe, North America and the Middle East. Dr Bailey is author of numerous books and articles including his soon-to-be published and almost certainly seminal book of essays titled Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes. Now retired to Pennsylvania, he serves as Canon Theologian of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The Rev Canon J. Douglas McGlynn, D. Min., is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Parish Ministry and Homiletics at Nashotah House. He has been Rector of parishes in Missouri, Kansas, Hawaii and Pennsylvania and is in much demand as preacher and teacher. He serves as Canon Theologian of the Diocese of Jos in the Anglican Church of Nigeria.
CD 206 – Sure Foundations: Building Congregations
that Thrive
The life and health of a congregation does not happen by accident. It takes intentional planning, great effort, and perseverance. Sure Foundations will look at building the church from the bottom up. We will look at the best practices of being a wise master builder; taking the long view; establishing truth, effective communication, dealing with conflict and withstanding the pressure to
compromise. We will also look at leadership development in the life of the clergy as they mature and progress in ministry. Thirty hours of practical teaching will be offered through the following topics:
This training is designed to develop ministry skills in the follow areas:
- 1. Laying the Foundations
- 2. Building Upon the Rock
- 3. Foundations of Sand
- 4. Lessons from the Past
- 5. Building the Church from the Bottom Up
- 6. Life Cycles of the Church
- 7. No Other Foundation
- 8. The Foundations for Leadership
- 9. Foundations in the Holy Spirit
- 10. Evaluating Your Foundations
- 11. How the Enemy Erodes Foundations
- 12. Building Foundations in your Leadership/Congregation
Intended Outcome:
The purpose and goal of this course is to learn the best
practices for your congregation so it can thrive and be a center of health,
vitality and life giving Christianity. We will be offering “practical applications”
and “skill based” training that can be used in your local congregation
regardless of size. These timeless truths are applicable in small rural
churches as well as corporate size parishes. (Congregational Development)
The Rev. Alan Hansen (M.Div.,Episcopal
Theological Seminary, 1982) is President of ACTS 29 Ministries, in Atlanta. He is a seasoned, 20-year veteran of parochial ministry with a remarkable track
record of transitioning congregations from decline to vitality. Out of his
experience and his enthusiasm for learning, he has gleaned principles of
real-life leadership that are valuable to clergy and laity alike.
Logistical Information
Travel and Directions - Nashotah House is located near Delafield, Wisconsin, which is 30 miles west of Milwaukee, near Interstate 94. Click here for a map and directions.
Tuition - Credit - $990, CEU - $495, Audit - $495.
Registration Deadline - Registration for credit should be submitted prior to June 1, 2008 for Session I and prior to June 15, 2008 for Session II. After that date, auditors will be admitted on a space available basis depending on class size.
Registration and Preparation
Full payment must be submitted with your registration or a satisfactory arrangement made with the Business Office.
Courses taken for credit may require preparation and reading prior to the start of the course. Final papers or exams will be due after the course, usually in early September. Please ensure that you have sufficient time before and after the intensive course to meet the course requirements.
Your syllabus with booklist will be sent to you upon registration.
A Bachelor’s Degree is required to reister to take courses for credit.
Mission Bookstore - Please contact Chardy Booth at (262) 646-6529 to place book orders.
Housing - Early registration for housing is recommended since on-campus housing is extremely limited.
Meals - Breakfast and lunch (M-F) are available in the refectory at a cost of $180 per session.
Cancellations and Refunds - Nashotah House reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. In this event, a full refund will be provided. Student cancellations occurring after June 15, 2008, will be subject to a $75 processing fee.
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